Turbo 2000 ...Caliper spacers!?

[Jazzy Jefferson]

Hi

I am having a right nightmare with my front brakes.

So I've been looking at this:



I don't have these spacers fitted. I run Standard 4 pots with 294mm Brembo discs.
Will I need them? Or can I get away without them? I've never seen nor heard of these before...

[markCSC]

No idea

The later 4 pots don't seem to have them

Early 4 pots
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/en_g10/type...

Later 4 pots

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/en_g11/type...

[Jazzy Jefferson]

markCSC said:

No idea

The later 4 pots don't seem to have them

Early 4 pots
http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/en_g10/type...

Later 4 pots

http://opposedforces.com/parts/impreza/en_g11/type...

Thanks for your reply.

I do have the later 4 pots, So I guess I do not need them. Just as well, the complete set of shims and spacers from Subaru comes to around £80! Madness for some thin plates of metal.

[markCSC]

So what is the problem you are having with the brakes?

[Jazzy Jefferson]

markCSC said:

So what is the problem you are having with the brakes?

On fitting new rotors, I snapped a caliper bolt, so whilst sourcing replacement bolts, I came across the above diagram showing these spacers.

I thought I might as well look to replace everything if required. Currently none of these items are fitted, however it seems they do not need to be. So that's a good thing.

The overall problem has been brake judder on the near side. I am hoping the rotor replacement will solve the problem. New pads and refurbished calipers has not helped.

Edited by Jazzy Jefferson on Tuesday 29th April 12:19